10,000 more MBBS seats in India

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:55

The government Thursday approved a proposal to increase the number of MBBS seats in the country by 10,000.

All-India medical and dental test on May 4

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 21:49

In the wake of Supreme Court striking down the single common entrance test for admission to all medical and dental colleges, CBSE on Tuesday announced the next all-India test will be held on May 4, 2014 in select cities.

Court questions centre on rural medical course

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 22:52

The Delhi HC told central govt to file its reply on the contempt plea filed against it for alleged failure to start a three-year course for non-MBBS people.

Supreme Court quashes common entrance exam for admission in medical colleges

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 09:33

The Supreme Court quashes common entrance eligibility test for admission in medical colleges.

`Satyamev Jayate` viewers support Aamir`s expose`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10:08

Aamir Khan`s effort to highlight malpractices in the medical profession may have upset many doctors, but viewers agree that discreditable practices are widespread.

I`ve not insulted medical profession: Aamir Khan

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 15:57

Pats and brickbats - Aamir Khan was prepared for it all when he set out to discuss burning issues in his debut TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’.

Comfortable if IMA plans to take legal action: Aamir Khan

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 13:44

Aamir Khan, who refused to apologise to the medical fraternity in India for throwing light on the miserable state of health care system in the country on his TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’, is ready to face legal action.

Aamir Khan refuses to apologise to doctors

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 09:30

Aamir Khan, who seldom believes in giving clarifications for his actions, has spoken about his stand against the Indian medical fraternity’s demand seeking an apology from the actor for allegedly defaming them and their profession.

‘Satyamev Jayate’: Aamir Khan grills MCI chairman, targets greedy doctors

Last Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 16:12

The fourth episode of Aamir Khan’s ‘Satyamev Jayate’ threw light on the frail health care system that is prevalent in the country.

`National level medical entrance from 2013`

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 23:11

the Union Ministry has decided to introduce the common entrance test for all medical courses.

Indian medicine industry seeks medical tourists from Kuwait

Last Updated: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 13:07

Leading Indian hospitals and medical practitioners have descended on Kuwait to highlight the potential of medical tourism in India and to attract Kuwaitis seeking world class facilities and treatment.

Malaysia to work with India to hire medical specialists

Last Updated: Monday, November 15, 2010, 10:23

Malaysia`s Health Ministry has said it will work directly with the Indian government to hire qualified medical specialists to help tackle the shortage of doctors in this country.